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American foulbrood vaccine gets Canadian green light

WEBThe vaccine, which is non-genetically modified and suitable for use in organic farming, was developed by Dalan Animal Health, based in Athens, Georgia. It uses …

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Horse Health: Should you be concerned if your horse is shedding

WEBIf the horse is not shedding normally it may be a clue that something is awry with the horse’s health. In younger stock, incomplete shedding can be an indication of …

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National soil health study set to launch

WEBJim Warren, a soil scientist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, delineates the earth’s upper soil layers in a pit during the Harnessing the …

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Horse injury, and the therapeutic advantages of hydrotherapy

WEBThe beneficial effects of hydrotherapy extend beyond cleansing the injury. Hydrotherapy is also remarkably effective at controlling and regulating the three main …

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Farmer wellness program nears critical mass

WEBChair Marcel Hacault says last year’s launch was exciting. “On March 1, 2022, we launched our confidential, no-cost counselling services to support the mental …

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The goal should always be to produce the healthiest cattle

WEBHere is where there has always, at times, been a great disconnect between the different parts of the cattle sector. One is raising calves and trying to achieve a …

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New guidelines for community suppers published

WEBReading Time: 2 minutes. Published: September 2, 2016. Local news. Manitoba’s chief public health inspector says community suppers have a good food …

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The trouble with clover and horses

WEBThe three most common clovers that appear in horse pastures are white, red, and alsike. Although sweet clover is also a problematic clover for horses, causing a …

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Common genetic disorders of the quarter-horse

WEBGlycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED) is a simple hereditary recessive lethal condition. Foals affected with the disorder are missing the enzyme that …

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Injuries to coronary band need extra TLC

WEBThe coronet or coronary band refers to the area on the horse where the hairline meets the hoof capsule. This structure is responsible for continuous hoof growth …

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The common lumps and bumps of horses

WEBProtein bumps. Another type of more persistent skin lump is the eosinophilic or nodular collagenolytic granuloma. These persistent lumps, also known as “protein …

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Canola groups among Canada’s busiest lobby groups

WEBThe Canola Council of Canada also cracked the top ten most active lobby groups, White added. The figures come from The Lobby Monitor and The Hill Times. …

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Remaining PMU producers brace for more cuts

WEBPMU producers have seen volumes fall and the collection season curtailed in recent years. Photo: Brenda Hunter. The hits keep coming for the region’s remaining …

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Health Canada decision adds fuel to gene editing debate

WEBWhy it matters: Removing gene-edited plants from the more highly regulated class of “novel foods,” under a set of circumstances will make Canadian agriculture …

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There's many reasons as to why a horse rolls on the ground

WEBWhenever an animal as large as a horse drops to the ground it captures most everyone’s attention. Fortunately the most common reason a horse does drop to …

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Cover crop survey reveals risks and benefits

WEBThe survey showed a full 102,500 acres were put under cover crops with a little over half, 55 per cent, grown during “shoulder season” — post-harvest to the next …

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Dealing With Contracted Or Lax Tendons In Newborn Calves

WEBIf there is no tautness, the extensor. tendons on the front of the leg are weak or lax, and these cases resolve quickly as the calf gets stronger. With severe contracted …

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Often a tranquilizer makes things easier for cattle and their owner

WEBThe product is called DeStress which has, among other things, an amino acid called tryptophan, which has naturally a slight tranquilization effect. It is fed to cattle and …

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Free counselling to be provided to Manitoba farm families

WEBThey were joined by Marcel Hacault, former hog farmer and past executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, and Roberta Galbraith, a full …

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